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Holboell's Rock Cress (Arabis holboellii) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 1600-11500 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

3 confirmed and 7 likely

Confirmed Likely

Gray Marble

Anthocharis lanceolata

Southwestern Orangetip

Anthocharis thoosa

Pearly Marble

Euchloe hyantis

Sara Orangetip

Anthocharis sara